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Maritime Workers May Be Owed Benefits for a Commercial Fishing InjuryIf you have been injured in a commercial fishing accident, you may be owed medical payments, income replacement, and other benefits for your losses.
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What Maritime Workers Need to Know Before Attending an Independent Medical ExamYour employer may request an independent medical exam to discover the extent of your maritime injury, but these exams may result in the loss of your benefits.
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Injury Laws That Can Affect Workers in New York Pier, Tunnel, and Bridge AccidentsWhen workers are injured performing construction on, near, or under the water in New York City, they may be covered under a variety of maritime injury laws.
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Chemical Exposure on Commercial Fishing VesselsChemicals can cause serious accidents and injuries on commercial fishing vessels. Learn about the risks, the injuries, and how to make a fair recovery here.
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Workers May Be Owed Compensation for Accidents on Spud BargesWere you hurt while working on a spud barge? You could be owed injury and wage loss benefits under the Jones Act or federal maritime laws.
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Maintenance and Cure Benefits For A Maritime InjuryDo you qualify for maintenance and cure benefits? The laws give workers that have a maritime injury the right to medical payments & costs of living
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Families May Be Owed Compensation Under the Death on the High Seas ActWas someone in your family killed while working or traveling on the water? Discover if you could be owed compensation from the Death on the High Seas Act.
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Order Extending Notice of Claim to June 15, 2018
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USS Fitzgerald and USS John S. McCain Collision Reports
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Common Causes of Maritime Burn Injuries and What You Can DoSailors can be exposed to onboard fires and burns while at sea. Learn about the causes of maritime burn injuries and what injured seaman can do to recover.